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items as of 27 October 2020, updated 27 October 2020
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YUGOSLAVIAN Model M95M Mannlicher straight-pull short rifle # 26736 (8x57mm), made by Steyr (undated). Excellent condition, with 95% or better bluing and a mirror bright and very strong bore. Bolt not matching (as usual), triggerguard is stamped 26736 (matching). Stock has very few dings and handling marks, extractor works just fine, and internal magazine clip is present. Not import-marked, scarce, by FAR the nicest example of one of these I have ever encountered. PHOTO . . . $1275. REDUCED! $950. C&R
GERMAN Model 1926 bolt-action single-shot training rifle, no serial # (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Bernhardt Paatz Waffenfabrik und Maschinen-bau in 1926 in sporter configuration. Excellent Condition, with 90% or better bluing, barrel measures 27 1/8" long, bore is bright and strong. All markings are extremely clear, ADOLF LOESCHE HANNOVER on top of barrel (Loesche was a prominent German retailer at the time). Stock has original finish with checkered grip, rear sight adjustable from 30 to 180 meters. Not import-marked. Scarce.
PHOTOS . . . $495. C&R
GERMAN Sportmodell bolt-action single-shot training rifle # 20587 (.22 Long Rifle) mfg. by Herm Weihrauch in mid 1930's in semi-sporter configuration. Very Good condition, with 75% or better bluing, heavy barreled bore is bright and strong. No numbered small parts. All markings are extremely clear, Waffenfabrik Herm Weihrauch / Zella-Mehlis Thur. on left side of receiver, Deutsche Sportmodell in Olde German script on right side of receiver. Stock has original finish with slot for sling and round bolt disassembly disc. Not import-marked, very rare manufacturer. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R
FINN Model 39-57 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action TARGET rifle # 504493 (7.62x54R) with 1943 SK.Y barrel. This is a standard M39 Civil Guard rifle that was configured into a match target rifle by milling the left side of the receiver to accept an aperture rear sight, the left side of the stock being inlet to accept that sight, the right side being inlet for the radically bent bolt-handle these target rifles had. It was subsequently reconfigured at a later date back to the standard M39 configuration and fitted with an unmarked straight bolt. Near Excellent condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore. Nearly full bluing on exposed metal surfaces, exterior of receiver, rear sight base and magazine lightly pitted but sound. Missing rear sling-swivel and sling-bar (those were not used when configured as a target rifle). Extremely rare and all but unknown in the U.S.A. While it doesn't have the fancy stock associated with the later (and much more common) 28-76 target rifle, it utilized the standard M39 stock with modifications. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R
SOVIET Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle with beautiful LAMINATED stock and either hexagonal or round receiver (no choice). Excellent-PLUS arsenal refinished condition, with 99% or better bluing on all metal parts and mirror-bright bores (have NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Buttstock has almost no handling marks. Includes cleaning rod, no other accessories. No individual photographs, only a few available. . . $425. C&R
SOVIET Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action rifle with hexagonal receiver (made 1925-1937). Excellent arsenal refinished condition, with 99% or better bluing on all metal parts and mirror-bright bores (have NOT been counterbored at muzzle). Buttstock is solid birch with minor handling marks (mostly in the shellac finish). Includes cleaning rod, no other accessories. No individual photographs. . . $350. C&R
FINN Model 96 Mauser bolt-action rifle # 483886 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1920 with straight bolt and unthreaded muzzle, [SA] Finnish property-marks stamped on left side of receiver. Excellent condition, with 90% or better strong bluing on all metal parts. Has strong markings and a bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/0). Only barrel-bands and buttplate stamped 886 (matching), other numbered parts stamped and (sometimes) re-stamped and overstamped with various 3-digit numbers. Beech stock & handguard has some light handling marks but is otherwise sound. Includes correct sling in used condition. PHOTOS . . . $775. C&R
ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano short rifle # BL5672 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in late 1941 (the XIX year of Mussolini). Very Good condition, with 50-60% original bluing remaining but no pitting. Strong if not very bright bore, similar to what Lee Harvey Oswald ordered from Klein's in 1963. Stock not matching and has been lightly sanded. PHOTOS . . . $575. C&R
SOVIET Model 38 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action carbine # XL4069 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Izhevsk in 1943. Excellent arsenal refinished condition, with 98% or better bluing on all metal parts. All matching STAMPED serial serial numbers (with letter prefixes). Bore is mostly bright (has been counterbored at muzzle). M-38 buttstock (no bayonet groove) has some minor handling marks, includes cleaning rod. PHOTOS . . . $475. C&R
SWEDISH Model CG63 Mauser bolt-action TARGET rifle # 137845 (6.5x55) mfg. by Carl Gustaf in 1903 and converted to the match configuration at Carl Gustaf in 1964. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 100% bluing, all visible serial numbers matching. Near perfect, mirror bore, has a Lyman rear aperture sight and a aperture front sight that takes different target inserts. Has sticker from a 1981 athletic competition on right side of stock. PHOTOS . . . $1250. C&R
FINN Model 39 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 27703 (7.62x54R), barrel by VKT in 1941 for the Finnish Army Signal Corps. Excellent condition, with full original bluing on all parts and very strong markings. Bolt scrubbed and not renumbered, top of barrel-shank stamped V. Bore is mirror-bright with perfect rifling (NOT counterbored at muzzle). Finn three-piece wartime stock (rounded finger-joints) has popsicle-stick joints on sides and some superficial (non-critical) damage to top of tang with the usual dings and other handling marks. Includes cleaning rod. Very rare variety. PHOTOS . . . $850. C&R
ITALIAN Model 91/24 Mannlicher-Carcano Truppi-Speciale bolt-action carbine # O546 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. as a long-rifle by Terni in 1918 and reconfigured into a carbine at Terni in 1924. Near Excellent condition with 80-90% bluing and bold markings. Slightly grainy but strong bore, left side of barrel has crossed rifles accuracy marking. Buttstock numbers faint but match, has FAG 39 refurbishment cartouche and thick brown stain. Includes cleaning-rod, has sling swivels on side as well as bottom of stock Initials Z G carved into left side long ago. Not import marked. PHOTOS . . . $425. C&R
POLISH Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action
carbine # KD00512 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Radom in 1953.
Absolutely UNISSUED and in perfect condition, with 100% bluing and a
mirror-perfect bore and all-matching numbers. Gorgeous birch stock with only a
few very light contact-marks, includes cleaning-rod.
PHOTOS
. . . . $750.
C&R
POLISH Model 44 Mosin-Nagant bolt-action
carbine # KD24759 (7.62x54R) mfg. by Radom in 1953. Excellent-PLUS, literally UNISSUED condition with 100% bluing
on all metal parts and a mirror-bright perfect bore. All-matching numbers, wood
nearly mar-free.
ARGENTINE
Model 1909/47 Mauser bolt-action cavalry carbine # 012530 (7.65x54) mfg. by
F.M.A.P. (Rosario, Argentina) in 1951.
Very Good condition, with full bluing turning a bit brown from age. Bold
Argentine crest
above chamber.
Bolt not matching (numbered 012508, which
is close), remaining numbered parts match receiver. This carbine has an excellent mirror-bright bore, stock has
a few scuffs and expected handling-marks.
PHOTOS . . . $475.
C&R
GERMAN
Standard Modell Mauser bolt-action rifle # B58853 (8x57mm), mfg. by
Mauser in circa
1932 with MAUSER BANNER
atop chamber. Near Excellent condition with full original bluing
(turning brown from age). Correct straight bolt, but no matching serial numbers
anywhere. Bore is very sharp and quite bright, receiver has commercial BUGN
proofs, missing its cleaning rod. Finger-groove
walnut stock retains its original finish and is sound with no cracks. Not import marked, a
decent example of a very scarce precursor of the 98k.
PHOTOS
. . . $850.
C&R
SWEDISH Model 96
Mauser
bolt-action rifle # 323336 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl
Gustaf
in 1913
with straight-bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Very Good or better condition, with
65% or better original bluing on all parts, barrel, barrel-bands, and
triggerguard/magazine floorplate has fading from carry.
Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (disk marked 6.50/2). All visible serial numbered parts matching
(non-numbered cleaning rod).
Walnut
stock (with much fiddleback figure) has many small nicks, dings and handling-marks from actual use.
PHOTOS
. . . $525.
C&R
SWEDISH Model 96
Mauser
bolt-action rifle # 438603 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl
Gustaf
in 1917
with straight-bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with 85% or better original bluing on all parts.
Has very strong markings and a very bright and strong bore (no bore disk). All visible serial numbered parts matching
except magazine floorplate, rear sight parts, and buttplate (non-numbered
cleaning rod),
rear sight has VÄSTERÅS wheel-type
insert.
Walnut
stock has many nicks, dings and handling-marks from actual use. Includes front
sight hood, correct leather sling, and correct
bayonet and scabbard
in Excellent condition.
PHOTOS
. . . $595.
C&R
SWEDISH Model 96/38B
Mauser bolt-action
short-rifle # 138116 (6.5x55), mfg. by Carl
Gustaf
in 1903
with straight-bolt and threaded muzzle. Very Good condition, with 50% or
better fading bluing on all parts. Has very strong markings and a very bright
and strong bore (disk marked 6.51/2). All bolt parts, bolt-release and
buttplate stamped 116 (matching), remainder of parts mixed,
rear sight has VÄSTERÅS wheel-type
insert.
Beech
stock has many nicks, dings and handling-marks from actual use.
PHOTOS
. . . $525.
C&R
SWEDISH Model 38
Mauser
bolt-action short-rifle # 667036 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna
in 1942
with bent-bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with 95% or
better bluing on all parts. Has a mirror-bright very strong bore (bore-disk
indicating 6.53/3). T-type rear sight has 150 meter zero. All matching serial
numbers (036), some bolt parts electro-penciled, remainder parts stamped with crooked crowns.
Beech
stock & handguard has its original finish, with a few minor scuffs from handling
& storage. Includes unnumbered cleaning-rod.
PHOTOS
. . . $825.
C&R
SWEDISH Model 38
Mauser
bolt-action short-rifle # 657221 (6.5x55), mfg. by Husqvarna
in 1942
with bent-bolt and non-threaded muzzle. Excellent condition, with 95% or
better bluing on all parts. Has a mirror-bright very strong bore (bore-disk
indicating 6.49/1). T-type rear sight has 150 meter zero. All bolt parts
stamped 221 (matching), rear band stamped 595, bolt-release stamped 480,
remainder of parts stamped with crooked crowns.
Beech
stock & handguard has its original finish, with a few minor scuffs from handling
& storage. Includes unnumbered cleaning-rod.
PHOTOS
. . . $875.
C&R
FINN
Model 91 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle # 36220 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in
1942
by
Fabrique National
on a post-1898 receiver. Excellent condition, with 95% bluing on all metal. Bore
is mirror-bright and very strong, bolt-body numbered 36220 (matching), magazine floorplate
and buttplate scrubbed. Finn two-piece buttstock looks new with a couple
abrasions from adjacent rifles. Includes cleaning rod and square wire
sling-swivels.
PHOTOS
. . . $500.
C&R
FINN
Model 91 Mosin Nagant bolt-action rifle #
40917 (7.62x54R) barrel mfg. in
1942
by
Fabrique National
on a post-1898 receiver. Excellent-PLUS condition, with 99% bluing on all metal.
Bore is mirror-bright and very strong (looks unfired), bolt-knob numbered 0917 (matching), magazine floorplate
and buttplate scrubbed. Finn two-piece buttstock looks new with a couple minor
abrasions from adjacent rifles. Includes cleaning rod and square wire
sling-swivels.
PHOTOS
. . . $500.
C&R
FINN
Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant
bolt-action rifle # PC566 (7.62x54R) mfg. by
Tula
in
1942
with
[SA]
Finn property mark on left side of barrel-shank. Excellent with
95% or better remaining bluing on all metal parts with
a round receiver and and a very bright bore (has been counterbored at
muzzle for accuracy). 566 stamped on bolt body (matching), magazine floorplate and
buttplate scrubbed. Russian one-piece stock has very few of the expected handling marks. Includes cleaning rod.
PHOTOS
. . . $375.
C&R
FINN
Model 91/30 Mosin-Nagant
bolt-action rifle # 62258 (7.62x54R) mfg. by
Tikka
in
1944 with round
receiver.
Excellent-PLUS condition with 100% remaining bluing on all metal parts with
a mirror-bright bore (has NOT been counterbored at
muzzle). Serial number 58159 stamped on bolt body (not matching), buttplate and
magazine floorplate also not matching (as usual). Has double-stacked blade front
sight (instead of the hooded post). Finn two-piece "potbelly" stock has few of the
expected handling marks. Includes cleaning rod and metal sling swivels.
PHOTOS
. . . $450.
C&R
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